NBA Executives Believe Luka Doncic Deal Was A Gift To The Lakers — And Now They Will Pay The Price originally appeared on Fadeaway World. The Los Angeles Lakers ’ blockbuster acquisition of Luka Doncic sent shockwaves across the NBA, not just because of the sheer magnitude of the player involved, but because of how easy it seemed.

The Los Angeles Lakers saw jaws dropping on the floor when they played out the Luka Doncic trade earlier this year. While many didn’t see this coming and were taken aback, some are calling Doncic a ‘gift’ to the Lakers.

According to a writer, there is a sentiment toward the Lakers following the Luka Doncic trade that may force them to overpay in a trade this summer.